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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05

Just issued in book form. The men
who prepared the book, the Mail says,
"were too modest to permit their
names to appear as its editors and
compilers, and it is left to the United
States Mail to inform the world who
they were; VIM. f. Villas and Ed
win f. Bryant, our Postmaster-Gen-
eral and the Acknowledgement for the
Postoffice Department, both of whom
are profound lawyers and law writers"
The Mail adds "They were engaged
upon it for months, probably six or
seven, and did most of the work after
Office hours at their homes, seldom
ever quitting until 10 or II o'clock,
and it was no unusual thing for them
to pore over it until midnight. And
what is of still more credit to them,
they were never paid one dime for all
their overwork. 1t was actually Civ
en- to the government. No law writer
would have performed the service for
less than $4,000, and yet these men
did it for the love of it." In conclu-
sion it says that "Wm. F. Villas is the
brainiest man who has ever filled the
chair of Postmaster-General, and not
only that, but there is not now, and
never has been, an officer in the Post
Office Department who is so thorough
ly informed in all the ramifcations of
our postal system as he. He has made
it a study until he has mastered it
completely. Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
Sauduskv O.

Saudusky, o., Nov. 81, 1885.
have used Surprise Liniment for rheu-
matism and testify that it is the very best
remedy ever tried. My wife used 1t for
sore throat and found speedy relief Ed
ward Colley, coal dealer. 614y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
Wednesday. oct. 5, 1887.

Three-quarters of the tariff taxes
are collected upon articles fairly class
ed as necessities. Cut them down to
a peace basis.-New York World.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
National Base Ball League.

The following table will show the
number of games won and lost by
each club of the National base ball
league, up to and including the games
of October LIST, 1887:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
Weather.

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was as follows
during the week ending Oct. I'd,
lSS7-Saturday excepted-the six
observations being taken at ten
o'clock P. NJ, by the u. S. weather
observers
10 O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05

sDaily. tDsily except Saturday. All other
trains daily except Sunday. Parlor cars on day
trains. Sleeping cars on night trains.
ter avenue, and at depot, foot Of WasSinston
avenue.
WHITING, Ticket Agent
o. W. RUGGLES, WA. VAUGHAN,
O. &T.A Div. Supt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
Clearances-l887.


The following vessels and steamers
cleared from Alpena during the past
week:
September 20.
Steamer Arundel, Bay City.
Steamer City of Maokinac, Detroit.
Steamer Atlantic st. Ignace
Steamer Remora, French river. Georgian Bay.
Schooner Homer 10000 lumber, Chicago.
Barge COTE, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Propeller r. Stewart 800. 900 lumber, Tonawanda.
Prop schoolcraft 900 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Genesee Chief, 800, 900 lumber Buffalo.
Schooner Carrot Smith. 800, 900 lumber, Chicago.
Barge Lathrop, $50 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Light Guard. 35o. 900 lumber, sandusky.
Barge Russian $50, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
September q.
Steamer City Of Alpena, st. Ignaoe.
Steamer Metropolis, Bay City.
Barge Potter, $500 railway ties, Buffalo.
Schooner Hale $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge wend the Wave, 300 900 lumber. sandusky.
Schooner Ellsworth $500 railway tles, Chicago.
Propeller Missouri, 1000 railway ties, Buffalo.
Schooner Hutchinson, 10000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Monitor $4,000 lumber, Chicago.
Barge Lady Franklin, $4,000 lumber, Chicago.
September 2s.
Steamer Arundell Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic, Detroit and Cleveland.
Steamer City of Alpena, Detroit.
Schooner Golden Rule $40 900 lumber, Buffalo
scow Aunt Ruth, 10000 lumber, Huron,
Propeller Garden City. $4,000 lumber, 20ooOo lath
and 100000 shingles, Cleveland
Schooner Reid, $4,000 lumber. Cleveland.
Propeller Westford, $4,000 lumber, Chicago.
September 20
Steamer Metropolis, Bay City
Steamer City of Mackinac, st. Ignace
Schooner Lone Star, 300 900 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Maize, $4,000 lumber, Toledo
Propeller Abercorn, $4,000 lumber, Toledo.
Propeller cowie, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
September 80.
Steamer City of Mackinac, Detroit
Steamer Arundel, Bay City.
October1.
Steamer Metropolis, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Alpsno, st. Ignace.
October
Steamer City Of Mackinac, st. Ignass.
Steamer City of Alpena, Detroit.
Steamer Arundel, Rogers City.
The total shipments for the week, by
vessels that reported, were:
buiuper, ieet sos 900
CO00C0
"th 100000
Railway ties ..............".."......... 27000
Tho total shipments Of lumber, shingles,
railway ties, posts, etc, from the COM
mencement Of navigation, 1897, by ves-
sells that reported, arc as follows:
Lumber, ,297 900
Lath. pieces 1907, 600
7,754oo0
Railway 2io91s
Poss.... $1,000
Telegraph poles. ""."..............."........ coo
Cords Of 4s5
Match timber, cords...... .........-......... 81
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
>1yARIETY STORED,
DOCK STREET.

Headquarters for Crock
cry, Glassware, Lamp G Gods
and Fruit Jars. Also in
stock, Velocipedes, Express
Wagons, Hammocks, Gro
quet Sets, Bird Cages, Tin
ware, Table and Pocket Cut
lery, Towels, Toweling, Oil
Cloths, Corsets, Laces, Hos
iery, Gloves, Notions, and
New Goods added every
week. We invite COMPARE
son of stock and prices.
LANGwORTHY g. HIsER.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05

The United States Mail, published
in Chicago, is very enthusiastic over
the new postal laws and regulations
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
The latest Surprise.

Surprise Eminent cures rheumatism,
neuralgia, Group and sprains. At drug
gists. Surprise Medicine Co., Sandusky,
o. 814y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05

On motion Of Alderman Desjardins the
petition was granted by unanimous vote.
From VIM. ID. Rose and 8 others petit
tioning the Council to open drain from
lot 0, block GO, Oldfeld street.
Moved by Alderman McPhee that the
petition be laid over until 1888. Carried
unanimously.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
GORGEOUS BARGAINS

PLACED before the people of this enterprsng city We
have RANSACKED the largest wholesale houses in the
country in order to be able say that our stock of FALL
GOO ~ is qnequaled anywhere; now we can say it
trTuthfuly, We have PILE UPON PILE of New and
m!ngs, Silks Velvets, Pushes Corduroys, Fur Trim
In Ladies' Misses and Childrens Cloaks, Wraps and
Ulsers come at once and inspect Magnificent Dis
real bargain when you it, give us call right away
and we will show you something seasonabe, something
servlceable something substantial something satsfac-
tory.
In Quality and Price, have studied
can satisfy you respect and all ask careful inspection
make charge let goods We promise
cordial reception and honest values =
IN MILLINERY prepared to please the public
We have secured Miss Samples Detroit taste will be-
the of Millinery the latest
fashions in Hats Bonnet Round Hats Pushes Feathers Fancy
Remember all departments always lead
ton all we ask. Respectfully.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-10-05
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

From the Comptroller, recommending
payment of the following bills:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
Sheridan Defended from Charges o
Cruelty

To the Editor of the Boston Record:
In to-day's issue of your paper, under
the heading of Sheridan Denounced" is
letter by Thomas l.. Rosser, late gene
raj of cavalry in the confederate army.
Rosser's assertion that Gen. Sheridan was
''cruel and brutal" in any manner during
the Shenandoah campaign is untrue in
every particular.
/ write whereof | know. When the
army started back from Harrisonburg to-
ward Harper's Ferry, my regiment had
the honor to be one of the rear guard on
the first day. My orders were as follows
to set fire to all barns full of hay, oats,
etc, not near d,Oelling houses, or in such
position as to endanger any dwelling
houses by reason of the direction of the
wind, and there were a number of well
stocked barns that left unframed for the
above reasons. Gen. Sherdan's object
was to prevent the rebel army returning
to the valley, subsisting its cavalry and
train horses upon the great stores of for
age. thereby enabling them to renew their
raids into Maryland and Pennsylvania.
No other commander of the several armies
sent into the Shenandoah valley before
this time seems to have had the sense to
do this. | happened to be in command of
my regiment that day, and was especial
ly cautioned to take great care that no
dwelling houses be endangered from fire
Ample discretionary powers were given
me, and | know of no dwellings burned
during my day of duty rs rear guard, nor
did hear OF any on other days. Rosser at
tackled my regiment at about dusk of that
day. Respectfully
CHAs. j. SEYMOUR,
Major commanding 25th n. Y. Cavalry.
Brookline, May A. 1887.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
BROUGHT BY CABLE,
AN IMMENSE TREASURE FOUND UN-
DER AN EASTERN PALACE.
1t is Invested" for its Owner by the In
dian Government-Parliam to Adj
journ for the Holidays-Important
Change in the Landlord Bill.

LONDON, May 16.-The financial secre-
tary of India advised the government of
the discovery of an immense amount of
treasure estimated at over S25, ZOO, OOC
which has been secreted in the pal
ace of the Gwalior by the late maharajah.
The treasure is sunk in pits under
the vaults beneath the zenana and the
secret entrusted to few confidential SER
wants. After removing the earth to the
depth OF six feet the workmen uncovered
great flag stones. Beneath these were
several pits filled to the brim with silver,
chiefly freshly coined rupees. In each
pit was plate recording the amount of
the treasure and the names of the officials
who assisted in secreting it..
Indian government has taken the hoard
as a loan from the young maharajah the
native papers protest and say had the
maharajah been an adult instead of being
undera regency controlled by the govern
ment, he would never have invested his
whole wealth in Indian securities. The
question is to be raised in Parliament as
to whether Investment" be not another
name for seizure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
AN ADJOURNMENT PROBABLE.
In the House of Commons-Importai
Notifications in the Landlord Bill.

In the House of Commons-Important
Notifications in the Landlord Bill.
LONDON, May 16.-The proposal of
Smith that the House of Commons adj
journ for the Whitsun holidays from May
"a to June leaves the house only four
nights for debate on the coercion bill be-
fore an adjournment, as all the other
sittings will be occupied with the estimates
1t is doubtful whether the first clause
of the coercion bill can be passed before
adjournment
Sir William Vernon Harcourt proposed
an important amendment to the bill eX-
emptinR from secret inquiry all proceed
lngs relating to public meetings or
agrarian movements, including COM
blnatlonS to obtain reductions of rent.
The Gladstonians will make this test
amendment. If the government accepts
1t the bill will be permitted to progress,
but II the government refuses, every
possible device will be used to obstruct
the measure.
The government will modify the Irish
land bill in the House of Lords. The
original clauses enabled solvent tenants
to apply for Il reduction of rent under an
appeal in bankruptcy. There is now pro-
posed as substitute that a joint applica-
ton be made for a bankruptcy order by
both landlord and tenant further, that
the court be empowered to stay the evic-
ton without declaring bankruptcy by
granting an extension of time for pay
mant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
A CHANGE OF FRONT.
The Montreal Herald Demands that Lans.
dOwne Answer O'Brien

MONTREAL, May 16.-The Herald which
bitterly opposed O'Brien's invasion of
Canada" has shown a decided change of
front and to-day comes out in an editorial
which is the sole topic of conversation.
1t says: IL would not only be proper, but
it seems absolutely necessary that the
statements made by O'Brien in regard to
the treatment of the Luggacurran ten
ants should be met and negatived if posi-
BILE. Lord Lansdowne does not appear to
have had knowledge of these transac-
tions of his agent. But for the eviction of
large bodies of poor people from the es-
tates Lord Lansdowne is responsible and
the why's and wherefores of such action
are as debatable in his case as in any other
case. The fact that he is the governor
general Of Canada supplies no reason for
silence. The question is agitating the
English speaking people of Britain,
Canada and the United States.
Very serious accusations have been made.
II they affected the premier of Canada
they would have to be answered They
ought all the more to be met and answer
ed when directed against the governor
general of Canada. 1t must be confessed
that the amount of light cast on that side
OF the controversy is not great There is
much abuse of O'Brien and plentiful
lack of facts What is needed Just now Is
a circumstantial statement from the land
lords point of view.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
Mayor Rowland Advises the Irish Leader
Not to Come to Toronto.

MOI TO come toronto.
TORONTO, Ont, May 12.-The city coun-
Gil this afternoon discussed the renting of
St Andrews hall for William O'Brien's
lecture Tuesday. 1t was stated that coun-
sci had information that breach of the
peace would occur if O'Brien lectured in
that hall and that the property owners in
the locality were afraid their properties
would be damaged, as they feared riot
In these circumstances it was decided to
refuse to allow the hall to be used for the
lecture and to refund the fee paid. Multi
gan, president of the local branch of the
league, intimated that he would sue the city
for damages. 1t was also stated that he
had been refused the use of the Toronto
opera house, the Princess street rink, the
Shaw street rink and the Pavilion music
hall. 1t is doubtful If hall in the city
can be procured.
Mayor Rowland this morning received
the following telegram from William
O'Brien:
MONTREAL, May IL, 1887.
To Mayor HOtCldnd:
perceive you have convened n meeting of
the citizens of Toronto to demand an official
prohibition of my meetings Ii you will in
fair play, procure me a hearing I shall esteem
1t privilege to attend your meeting and cX-
plain the motives and object of my visit.
(Sgned WILLIAM O'BRIEN.
Mayor Rowland replied as follows:
TORONTO, May IL.
WILLIAM O'Brien, Montreal:
| cannot encourage you to come to Satur-
days meeting. You are misinformed as to
the facts, rs you probably have been as to the
sentiments of our people here. The meeting
has not been called to demand iiicial prohib-
ton OF your meetings, but to express the
opinion OF our citizens as to the propriety of
your coming here at all. We understand
sentative of her majesty, at present our
guest, on personal grounds, as to the truth of
which as matter of fact we neither can nor
could be cal ed upon to be judges. Our sense
OF fair play here will not justify an attack on
the public platform of a gentleman who
by reason of the high office which
he holds is not privileged to meet and answer
his accuser In like manner. If you persist id
com ing, shall have to afford you the pro-
lection which the laws allows, but | would
advise you to accept the decision of Salur-
days meeting, which, I believe, will repre-
sent the true sentiments of all classes in this
city. (SignedJ w. H. HowLAND,
Mayor of Toronto.
Enthusiastically Greeted in Quebec.
QUEBEC, May IA great throng gath
cred at the railroad station to-day to wei
come O'Brien. He was accompanied by
Dennis Kilbride, one of Lord Lansdowne's
evcted tenants, and Charles Ryan of the
Dublin Freemans journal. The party
were escorted to carriages drawn by four
black horses, plumed and decorated with
the Irish and French flags The process
sion passed through the principal streets
to the st. Louis hotel and later O'Brien
was taken to the local Parliament House
and introduced to many of the members.
He was cordially received and was intro
duced in both Houses. The Academy of
Music waslcrowded in the evening to hear
his speech.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
A MURDER AT GKOTON, MASS.
Two Men Quarrel Over Cider and tn,
Head of one is Shot Off


AYERS, Mass, May 16-Another MUIR
der is added to 1.-The criminal annals of
Groton this afternoon, Henry Winch of
this town being shot and killed in quar-
rel over cider by Nathan Nutting of Gro
ton. The crime was committed within a
mile of the place where Mrs. Marie Crue
was mysteriously murdered in 1880 and
old Mrs. Prescott last year, both of which
tragedies created widespread excitement.
Winch was an employe Of the cabinet
shop, was quiet peaceable man except
when on periodical sprees. Yesterday he
visited Nutting's house and both became
intoxicated and quarrelled, Nutting threat
ening then to shoot Winch. To day Winch
again resorted to Nuttings residence and
another quarrel arose over Nutting's re-
fusal to grant the demand of Winch for
more cider. The men came to blows and
Winch followed Nutting up stairs, where
upon the latter seized loaded gun and
fired tremendous charge at the visitor,
blowing the top of his head off, causing
instant death. NuttinR and wife were ar
rested and brought here tonight for pre-
liminary trial. The murderer is a pecu-
liar man and has been for long time
considered dangerous. He has several
times fred at people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger. Con-
sumption always seems at first, only cold.
Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you
with some cheap imitation Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but be sure you get the genuine. Be
cause he can make more profit he may tell
you he has some thing just MS good, or just
the same. DON'T be deceived, but insist upon
getting DR.. Kings New Discovery, which is
guaranteed to give relief in all Throat, Lung
and Chest affections Trial bottles free at
Beaupre & Lowrey's Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
Large Strike at Akron

AKRON, N. Y, May 16.-All the men en-
ployed at the cement works of Newman g.
Co. and the Akron cement works struck
this morning and the mills are closed.
The great industry is paralyzed for the
time being
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
FLOODS IN MAINE.
Several.Dams Carried Away and "a Large
Amount of Damage Done.

BANGOR, Me-, May 16.-A messenger ar
rived at Kineo from Lake Chesuncook re-
ports that 40 feet Of the middle of Chesun-
cook dam and also the waste way have
been carried away and the dam is com
pletely ruined. Also 300 feet of the dam
on the Russell stream on the West branch
of the Penobscot is carried away. The
west branch drive will get into Chesun-
cook lake Wednesday and in spite of the
loss of the dams it is believed two; thirds
of the amount of the drive will reach the
boom this season. Several dams have
been carried away on Mattewanakeae.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

There was a suspicion of blush on the
Hawaiian queens face, when she was in
troduced to President Cleveland, and
Grover afterward alluded to it to Mrs. c.
as "a royal blush"
1t is said that snake will wiggle and
show signs of vitality long time without
any head. The dude will do the same
thing without any brains.
An exchange speaks of man Support
ing himself with an.umbrella. We don't
see how he did it, unless he took dia.
mond-handled one.
The captain of the Moscow (Russia) BIZ
cycle club is named kominoff. This is
what the boys shout, when they see him
taking header.
Partisan recently sent bath-tub to q
gentleman in Naples as a present. Two
days later he received challenge to fight
duel.
Queen Victoria has held her third jubi
lee drawing room. The dear lady is do
ing all she can to popularze the jubilee
movement.
There is sweet hope for the bow. legged
man. An eminent surgeon says that
crooked legs may often be made straight
by being broken.
1t is said that much hair on the face
weakens the mental powers. Eureka
we have discovered what is the matter
with the tramp.
A citizen of Kennebec, Me-, said tn at on
cracking peanut he found inside tiny
full blown pink rose. The force of the
statement was somewhat weakened, how
ever, by tiny, full blown, pink gin bios
som on the end of the discoveries nose.
In these modern days the skeleton in
the closet usually turns out to be an old
pair of hoop-skirts.
Boarding school girls speak of the an
Gent Sparkans.-NeU HdUen NeUS.
In the Alps Guide-"If the ladies will
only stop talking your honor may hear
the roaring of the waterfall across the
valley. "-Flicgcndc Btdettcr.
Professor Ito promising pupilD-What is
bigamy?
Promising pupil-Having two wives at
the same time.
Professor-Correct. Now, what is the
name of the crime when man has three
wives
Promising pupl-Trigonomet Min
nCdDOliS Tribune.
h. Johann" wants the difference between
an optimist and pessimist defined. An
optmist, Johann, is woman with new
spring suit. A pessimist is a woman
without new spring suit An optimist
is man with baby one day old. A pes
simist is man with baby 1873 nights
young, and teething.-SOmCl Uille Jour
nal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
ROUMANIA AND BULGARIA.

A Report that the Two Countries Are to
BE United Into One Kingdom.
BUCHAREST, May 16.-It is report ted here
that the Bulgarian regents are meditatng
a proclamation of King Charles of Rou-
mania as the prince of Bulgaria, thus vir-
tually making of the Danubian Balkan
ing, it is said, consented to the scheme.
This policy is attributed to the initiative
of England and is said to have the ap-
proyal of Germany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
Vermont PanatOnA.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Pensions have
been granted to residents of Yer
mont as follows: Isaac N. Watts. de
ceased, original, Peacham; Marvin NJ
Rice, increase, st. Adams Albert P. Shell
don, reissue and increase, West Rupert
James r. McGibbon, reissue and increase
Brandon; Darius ID. Priest, reissue anC
increase, Mechanicsville.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20

The following patents have been re-
Gently granted to Richard Smith,
of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. as
signor of one-half to Fall Mountain
Paper company, Bellows Falls, apparatus
for cleansing shower pipes and actuatine
wet felt; George l.. Mason of Brookfield
for cover fastener Edwin S. Carpenter
of Corinth, for breeching for harness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-20
FIRST-CLASS
Carpenters Wanted.
IN NEW HAVEN. CONN.

About 15O carpenters are now out on
strike because their employers will not sign
an aRgrcement to employ only members of
their Union. No questions of wages or hours
of work are at issue, but simply whether the
employer may retain his right to hire men
solely on their merits. All fair workmen
wanting employment at 30 cents pei hour viii
be guaranteed protection and steady work, in
preference TO the men now out, and for SIS
long time MS they wish TO stay with us. APP
ply to Il. A PRINCE, Sec'y Master Builders
Exchange, at new building on Wall street,
near Orange street, or address Il A. PRINCE
AZ Vernon street, New Haven, Conn.
117.d&wlW